Introduction to SOLIDWORKS
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Learn how to navigate the SOLIDWORKS interface, create sketches, set up parametric relationships, and create 3D models. Explore the basics of creating assemblies and generating 2D production drawings.
Duration:
2h 39m
Course Overview:
This course provides a basic overview of SOLIDWORKS features and functionality.
The course covers the following topics:
Section 1 – Overview
- About this Course
- What is SOLIDWORKS?
- Interface Tour
- View Manipulation
Section 2 – Introduction to Sketching
- Starting a Part
- Starting a Sketch
- Sketch Tools
- Geometric Relations
- Dimensions
- Extrude Feature
- Sketching on Faces
- Editing Geometry
Section 3 – Features and Part Design
- Design Intent
- Creating the Base Feature
- Creating the Tab Profile
- Dimensioning the Tab Sketch
- Creating the Tab Feature
- Extruded Cut Feature
- Mirror Feature
- Hole Wizard
- Fillets
Section 4 – Revolve and Pattern
- Creating the Wheel Profile
- Revolving the Wheel
- Circular Pattern
Section 5 – Assembly Design
- Assembly Overview
- Starting an Assembly
- Inserting Additional Components
- Move Components
- Mating the Wheel
- Mating the Pin
- Toolbox
- Exploded View
- Working with Sub-Assemblies
Section 6 – Drawings
- Drawings Overview
- Starting a New Drawing
- Model View and their Properties
- Projected Views
- Model Items
- Dimensions
- Associativity
- Annotations
- Detail View
- Section View
- Assembly Drawing
- Bill of Materials
- Balloons
Upcoming sessions
What's included on the course?
How does it work?
Submit your course enquiry one of three ways; complete our booking request form, send us an email or give us a call.
Our dedicated training co-ordinator will come back to you with information on dates, times and costs.
Once you confirm your course, date and location we will confirm payment information with you.
Our training co-ordinator is on hand to help with dietary requirements, travel information, hotel recommendations and any other information you may need.
